Hemiplegia
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Hemiplegia is the loss of movement or paralysis that affects one side of the body, the arm, the leg, and sometimes the face on the same side. It is usually due to a disorder in the brain or the nervous system that controls those movements.
Frequent manifestations:
- Weakness or absence of movement on one side of the body
- Difficulty walking or holding objects
- Alterations of balance or posture
When to see a doctor? The sudden onset of weakness on one side of the body must be evaluated immediately, as it may be an emergency.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist and the neurosurgeon study the causes, while the physical therapist supports the rehabilitation; in children the pediatric neurologist takes part. A professional and early approach favors the recovery of function.
Data on 813 doctors who treat hemiplegia
Which specialist treats hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon to identify the neurological cause, and a physical therapist supports rehabilitation and movement recovery. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hemiplegia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Frequently asked questions
What is hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia is the loss of movement or paralysis that affects one side of the body, the arm, the leg, and sometimes the face on the same side. It is usually due to a disorder in the brain or the nervous system that controls those movements.
Which doctor treats hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon to identify the neurological cause, and a physical therapist supports rehabilitation and movement recovery. Find these specialists.